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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.94, 304.28 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.94, 304.28 and 65.96 is: 98.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.94 : 304.28 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.94/304.28 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.94x = 304.28 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.94x = 20,070.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070.31/202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.90

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